Cuisinart DLC-2ABC Mini Prep Plus Food Processor Brushed Chrome and Nickel
Ingredients
WHITE CHEDDAR AIOLI:
1/4cupcilantro
2green onionssliced
1clovepeeled garlic
1cupshredded sharp white cheddar
3/4teaspoonsmoked paprika
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/4teaspoonground cumin
1/8 to 1/4teaspooncayenne pepper
1splashmilkoptional - if needed
1cupmayonnaisehomemade or store-bought
FOR THE PEPPERS:
8ouncesfresh shishito peppers
1tablespoonsunflower oil or light olive oil
1pinchkosher Salt
sea saltfor serving
Instructions
Add the cilantro, onions and garlic to the bowl of your mini food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add in the mayonnaise, cheddar and spices. Continue to pulse until all the ingredients are incorporated. If aioli is still a little thick you can thin out with a splash of milk.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Place rack in the top most position of your oven. Slide a 12-inch cast iron skillet onto the rack and preheat your oven to 500 degrees.
Rinse the peppers under water and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Toss the peppers in a bowl with oil and kosher salt.
Once the oven and skillet are preheated, using own mitts, carefully remove the skillet to a heat safe trivet and add in the peppers. Place the skillet back into the oven, turn the oven to broil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and stir with a wooden spoon and place back into the oven for another minute or two or until perfectly blistered.
Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with sea salt and serve with smoky white cheddar ailoi.